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Re: Optum RX - STAY AWAY

@j633226b wrote:... All statins EXCEPT Crestor lower the rate of heart attacks. ...Wrong. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-heart-crestor/astrazenecas-crestor-cuts-deaths-and-heart-attacks-idUSTRE4A81LH20081109 "The 17,802-patient study was stopped ...
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Re: Controlled substance laws unfair to Seniors

The CDC is responsible for opioid prescription guidelines. You know, the same organization that admitted to incompetence in handling the covid pandemic?  You had an opportunity to comment to the CDC on the new guidelines several months ago.  I didn't...
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Re: Controlled substance laws unfair to Seniors

An advantage of not taking kratom is that it gives people an excuse to complain about tramadol, another opioid with risks.  I have no sympathy for these people because their pain is largely self inflicted,
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Re: Controlled substance laws unfair to Seniors

Many chronic pain sufferers, including myself, are taking kratom which is legal in most states.  For most intents and purposes, kratom is an opioid with a high rate of tolerance increase and withdrawal symptoms. The principal withdrawal symptom is re...
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Re: Do you use CBD for your health?

Now, there are many other hemp derived cannabinoids to consider for pain reduction. In case you wonder what is behind the recent proliferation of smoke shops, it is probably the sale of cannabinoids derived from industrial hemp. There are about 2 doz...
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Re: Optum RX - STAY AWAY

@j633226b wrote:... All statins EXCEPT Crestor lower the rate of heart attacks. ...Wrong. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-heart-crestor/astrazenecas-crestor-cuts-deaths-and-heart-attacks-idUSTRE4A81LH20081109 "The 17,802-patient study was stopped ...
aruzinsky 12-13-2022 10:39 AM
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Re: Controlled substance laws unfair to Seniors

The CDC is responsible for opioid prescription guidelines. You know, the same organization that admitted to incompetence in handling the covid pandemic?  You had an opportunity to comment to the CDC on the new guidelines several months ago.  I didn't...
aruzinsky 09-30-2022 12:04 PM
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Re: Controlled substance laws unfair to Seniors

An advantage of not taking kratom is that it gives people an excuse to complain about tramadol, another opioid with risks.  I have no sympathy for these people because their pain is largely self inflicted,
aruzinsky 09-30-2022 09:44 AM
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Re: Controlled substance laws unfair to Seniors

Many chronic pain sufferers, including myself, are taking kratom which is legal in most states.  For most intents and purposes, kratom is an opioid with a high rate of tolerance increase and withdrawal symptoms. The principal withdrawal symptom is re...
aruzinsky 09-30-2022 06:10 AM
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Re: Do you use CBD for your health?

Now, there are many other hemp derived cannabinoids to consider for pain reduction. In case you wonder what is behind the recent proliferation of smoke shops, it is probably the sale of cannabinoids derived from industrial hemp. There are about 2 doz...
aruzinsky 09-18-2022 08:31 AM
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Re: Optum RX - STAY AWAY

@j633226b wrote:... All statins EXCEPT Crestor lower the rate of heart attacks. ...Wrong. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-heart-crestor/astrazenecas-crestor-cuts-deaths-and-heart-attacks-idUSTRE4A81LH20081109 "The 17,802-patient study was stopped ...
aruzinsky 12-13-2022 10:39 AM
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Re: Controlled substance laws unfair to Seniors

The CDC is responsible for opioid prescription guidelines. You know, the same organization that admitted to incompetence in handling the covid pandemic?  You had an opportunity to comment to the CDC on the new guidelines several months ago.  I didn't...
aruzinsky 09-30-2022 12:04 PM
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Re: Controlled substance laws unfair to Seniors

An advantage of not taking kratom is that it gives people an excuse to complain about tramadol, another opioid with risks.  I have no sympathy for these people because their pain is largely self inflicted,
aruzinsky 09-30-2022 09:44 AM
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Re: Controlled substance laws unfair to Seniors

Many chronic pain sufferers, including myself, are taking kratom which is legal in most states.  For most intents and purposes, kratom is an opioid with a high rate of tolerance increase and withdrawal symptoms. The principal withdrawal symptom is re...
aruzinsky 09-30-2022 06:10 AM
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Re: Do you use CBD for your health?

Now, there are many other hemp derived cannabinoids to consider for pain reduction. In case you wonder what is behind the recent proliferation of smoke shops, it is probably the sale of cannabinoids derived from industrial hemp. There are about 2 doz...
aruzinsky 09-18-2022 08:31 AM
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